A Louisiana man has been arrested after a video allegedly showed him licking a tub of Blue Bell ice cream in a grocery store, in what officials describe as a copycat of an earlier viral stunt.
The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Lenise, 36, after the video circulated online. The video reportedly shows him licking the ice cream, sticking a finger in it, and putting the container back on the freezer shelf. Investigators say that after store management saw the video, he returned to the store and showed a receipt to prove he bought the ice cream afterward. Management still reported the incident to police, who questioned him.
Deputies charged him with unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety and publicity and with tampering with property. He remained in custody at last report. The charges are allegations, and he has not been convicted.
A spokesman for the sheriff’s office warned others not to copy the stunt, saying it is illegal and a health risk to other shoppers.
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